Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at EARLSFIELD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,963
Total Quantity
376.5K
NHS Cost
£11.1K
vs National Avg
+39.1%
EARLSFIELD SURGERY prescribed 4,963 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,062 to the NHS. This is 39.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
390
Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
402
Jun 2026
431
Jun 2026
371
Jun 2026
435
Jun 2026
439
Jun 2026
430
Jun 2026
406
Jun 2026
413
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
509
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,963 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 376,488 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,062 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,963 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +39.1% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.